Columbia

Sports Bra Fitting

Sports Bra Fitting

Wearing a well-fitted, technical sports bra is as essential to the female athlete as wearing properly fitted shoes. In addition to footwear fittings, our female FIT Professionals offer professional sports bra fittings that start with an interview about your particular needs. Two quick measurements are then taken and the information gathered is used to recommend appropriate styles from our carefully curated bra wall. Our bra wall ranges in sizes from 32A-48DD and includes styles with varying control, coverage, closure, and adjustable characteristics. All of our bras are made of fabrics that wick away moisture, are highly breathable in areas where it matters most, and are designed not to irritate sensitive areas.

We carry Moving Comfort by Brooks, New Balance, and Enell Sport bras.

Did you know?1. 80% of women wear the wrong bra size2. Women should be fit for a bra at least once a year3. The average life span of a sports bra is 6-12 months4. Not all bras are created equal5. A woman should be re-measured for a sports bra after major weight gain/loss or pregnancy

Bra Fit

Proper fit will provide you with the freedom to move and exercise with comfort and confidence. We start our bra FIT process with questions about your activities and style preferences. Next, we take careful measurements and translate them into the correct size sports bra. Based on size and activity, we will select a few bras for you to try. Throughout the process we will offer tips and advice to help you reach your goals. Here are few things to pay attention to:

Comfort – A good sports bra should feel comfortable, stay in place, and not chafe. The straps should not dig into the shoulders and the band should be comfortably snug to offer support, but not feel restrictive.Do jumping jacks, run in place, and swing your arms side to side to make sure what feels good on is comfortable and supportive when you're in motion.

Support - If you're a small or medium breasted woman (A to C cup), a compression bra will offer support and comfort. Or if you prefer, you can choose a bra that offers encapsulation for shaping as well as support. If you're a larger breasted woman (C to FF cup), encapsulating styles that separate and support your breasts are more comfortable and more supportive than compression bras. For maximum support, choose a sport bra that does both.

Moisture Control and Breathability - A good sports bra will wick sweat away from the skin, dry quickly, be breathable, and allow perspiration and excess heat to pass through. It should also keep you cool and dry when it's hot, and dry and warm when it's col